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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

T121 LLAMOT history

T121 LLA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
132,867 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 LLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 LLA was last recorded at 132,867 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 18,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,661 miles · 2 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
18,206 miles
Average per year
6,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,867 miles
  • 2022 – 114,661 miles
  • 2021 – 101,883 miles
  • 2020 – 87,043 miles
  • 2019 – 82,149 miles
  • 2018 – 80,943 miles
  • 2017 – 78,461 miles
  • 2016 – 76,381 miles
  • 2015 – 74,628 miles
  • 2014 – 71,918 miles
  • 2012 – 59,574 miles
  • 2011 – 54,174 miles
  • 2010 – 49,203 miles
  • 2009 – 41,023 miles
  • 2008 – 29,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,867 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,867 miles (+18,206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,867 miles
    Test number
    555120913739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,661 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    525705733092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail114,661 miles (+12,778)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    622887726484
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass101,883 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    639185408093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail101,881 miles (+14,838)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    143825528277
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass87,043 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,043 miles
    Test number
    800564684560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,149 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    831213308368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,943 miles (+2,482)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    653868902124
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass78,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    184375812094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,461 miles (+2,080)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    512162823514
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass76,381 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,381 miles
    Test number
    188420571567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    246106385131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,628 miles (+2,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    855546385148
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
  14. Pass71,918 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,918 miles
    Test number
    476195584146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,314 miles (+10,740)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    229067924463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    389248142355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,574 miles (+5,400)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    397611242313
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass54,174 miles (+4,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    739047121343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass49,203 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,203 miles
    Test number
    932408720393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,023 miles (+11,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    674368329330
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts
  21. Pass29,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    470302338369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 LLA

Does T121 LLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 LLA expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 LLA?
The MOT on T121 LLA expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 LLA done?
T121 LLA was recorded at 132,867 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 6,931 miles a year.
Has T121 LLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 LLA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T121 LLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T121 LLA find?
T121 LLA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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